Moylena, Muckamore Abbey Hospital - Regulation and Quality ...

There were a number of restrictive practices being implemented by ward staff
in response to assessed needs of patients. The patients’ care records
reflected risk assessments and care plans in relation to restrictions. However,
as patients were receiving care in groups, there was evidence of some
patients experiencing restrictions due to the needs of their peers.
There were records of physical interventions used on the ward and evidence
of these being audited. Physical intervention records also highlighted the use
of restraint for a patient who required support to provide a blood sample. The
patient’s rights were discussed at length with ward staff and a
recommendation was made in relation to safeguarding the rights of patients
who lack capacity to consent to interventions.
All patients on the ward were noted to require significant support to manage
their finances. The ward maintains procedures for safeguarding patients’
money and property. It was recommended that all staff receive training in this
area and that the procedures are fully implemented.
In the course of this inspection a number of concerns were noted and outlined
within the report. These relate to: the quality of the ward environment; care
practices; activities; nursing documentation; leadership; quality of life and
learning and development. These issues were discussed at a feedback
meeting at the end of the inspection with senior hospital staff.
The inspectors would like to thank the patients, hospital staff and relatives
who participated in the inspection.
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